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Dave Ibemere

Education: Bachelor of Science Mass Communication (2015), Master of Science Mass Communication University of Lagos (2018), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024

Experience: Business/Financial Analyst, BusinessDay Newspaper (2017-2019), Data journalist/financial analyst, Dataphyte (2019), Business Editor/HOD, Ripples Nigeria (2019-2021)

Awards: Staff of the Year, BusinessDay Research (2019), Awardee IFRA (French government) research award, UNILAG(2018), Information is a Beautiful international award-longlist nominee (2019), Top Business Editor Legit.ng (2022, 2023, 2024)

Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

5524 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Naira bounces back, appreciates by 4.5% against US dollar as tribunal Confirms Tinubu’s presidency

Naira bounces back, appreciates by 4.5% against US dollar as tribunal Confirms Tinubu’s presidency

Money

2 years ago

“Too cheap": CBN names BDC operator selling dollars below N700/$, begins manhunt for others

“Too cheap": CBN names BDC operator selling dollars below N700/$, begins manhunt for others

Money

2 years ago

Nigerians pay more to eat again as cost of cooking gas refill jumps 26.44%, worst in 3 states

Nigerians pay more to eat again as cost of cooking gas refill jumps 26.44%, worst in 3 states

Economy

2 years ago

NCC to prosecute telemarketers, releases Guide to stop unwanted messages on MTN, Glo, Airtel others

NCC to prosecute telemarketers, releases Guide to stop unwanted messages on MTN, Glo, Airtel others

Technology

2 years ago

Netherlands overtakes India, becomes Nigeria’s largest export market, China missing from top 10

Netherlands overtakes India, becomes Nigeria’s largest export market, China missing from top 10

Economy

2 years ago

“See $1.5Bn”: NNPC releases pictures of PH refinery as Obasanjo doubts it will work, Tinubu replies

“See $1.5Bn”: NNPC releases pictures of PH refinery as Obasanjo doubts it will work, Tinubu replies

Energy

2 years ago

“Sign up now”: CBN releases guidelines for Nigerians to register for SabiMONI free

“Sign up now”: CBN releases guidelines for Nigerians to register for SabiMONI free

Money

2 years ago

After months of delay, the Central Bank of Nigeria has opened registration for SabiMONI, a financial literacy learning platform aimed at helping Nigerians.

“No service is free”: NCC, CBN settle long-standing disagreement between telcos and banks

“No service is free”: NCC, CBN settle long-standing disagreement between telcos and banks

Technology

2 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have found a way to settle the N160bn disagreements between banks and telcos.

ABCON sends important message as CBN names BDC operators selling cheap dollars

ABCON sends important message as CBN names BDC operators selling cheap dollars

Money

2 years ago

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria reacted to the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to arrest its members selling cheap dollars.

“7,671 deals”: Investors react to Tinubu’s tribunal victory as Dangote loses over N26bn in hrs

“7,671 deals”: Investors react to Tinubu’s tribunal victory as Dangote loses over N26bn in hrs

Capital Market

2 years ago

Nigerian stock investors have reacted to the proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Court, which resulted in President Bola Tinubu retaining his seat

“No more N600”: Marketers speak as NNPC finds new ways to keep fuel price low

“No more N600”: Marketers speak as NNPC finds new ways to keep fuel price low

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has found a way to keep the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, low in Nigeria.

“Save and make money”: NGX invites Nigerians to invest in FG’s bonds, subscriptions starts from N5k only

“Save and make money”: NGX invites Nigerians to invest in FG’s bonds, subscriptions starts from N5k only

Economy

2 years ago

The Debt Management Office has decided to list the federal government bonds on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, and retail investors can buy them for N5,000.

“Apply now”: Access Bank announces new job vacancies for fresh graduates, releases application details

“Apply now”: Access Bank announces new job vacancies for fresh graduates, releases application details

Money

2 years ago

Access Bank has announced another round of recruitment of Nigerian graduates into its entry-level program in four divisions, including retail sales and banking.

Naira value rises against dollar as CBN partners access, zenith, UBA other banks to clear debts in 2 weeks

Naira value rises against dollar as CBN partners access, zenith, UBA other banks to clear debts in 2 weeks

Money

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, recorded a positive performance against US dollar across all forex markets after the CBN promised to pay off all dollar debts.

“I am excited”: Meet Alex Okosi Google's new managing director for Africa, CV impressive

“I am excited”: Meet Alex Okosi Google's new managing director for Africa, CV impressive

Technology

2 years ago

Google has announced the appointment of Alex Okosi as its new managing director and has set high expectations for him as it strives to win more advertisers.

Dave Ibemere